In accordance with Section 494 (1) of the Merchant and Shipping Act, 2001 (the “Act”) as amended, mandates the establishment of the Maritime Advisory Board. 

His Excellency, the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce is pictured being sworn in by Her Ladyship The Hon. Madam Justice Angelica Teelucksingh.

I acknowledge the protocol that has already been established, but wish to recognize:

Good afternoon Honourable Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.

Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrived in the Territory this evening, 26^th January, with his wife Ms Rachael Morgan. Mr Pruce will be sworn in as the Governor of the British Virgin Islands on Monday, 29th January.

Governor Designate Mr Daniel Pruce arrived in the Territory this evening, 26th January, with his wife Ms Rachael Morgan.  Mr Pruce will be sworn in as the Governor of the British Virgin Islands on Monday, 29th January.

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from January 18 to January 29, as former Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, has departed the Territory following the end of his tenure as Governor of the Virgin Islands.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking qualified persons to serve as members of the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal.

On behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, myself and family, I express my profound sadness on the passing of our dear and beloved brother, Carvin Malone, who passed on Sunday morning, 14 January, 2024, and I extend condolences to his wife Pernis; his siblings, Jane, Meade, Guy, and Keith; his daughter, Kirsten, and his extended family.